A multi-hyphenated Hollywood powerhouse, Marlon Wayans is an actor, comedian, screenwriter, producer whose work lives in the space between critical acclaim, cult status and commercial success. A member of the prodigious Wayans Family, Marlon’s work features stories from a Black perspective highlighting cultural nuance and insights that not only speak directly to Black audiences but extend to the mainstream. With forthcoming high profile projects On The Rocks directed by Sofia Coppola and starring Bill Murray and Rashida Jones and Respect, the upcoming Aretha Franklin biopic starring Jennifer Hudson, on the horizon, UWG’s Monique Nelson will discuss the power of culture and the value of diversity, equity and inclusion as a business imperative through storytelling.
